Riggisberg · Switzerland
Abegg foundation
Abegg foundation is an art institution in Riggisberg, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Country art guide
Switzerland
Explore 22 art institutions across Switzerland in 16 cities, then check each official source before visiting.
22institutions
21museums
1galleries
16cities
Editorial overview
Understanding the art scene in Switzerland
This selection of 22 places in Switzerland connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
Destinations
Explore the cities
Each city page brings together its institutions, fields and first-party sources.
3 placesBasel→1 placesBern→3 placesGeneva→1 placesGeneva (Switzerland)→1 placesLausanne→1 placesLausanne (Switzerland)→1 placesLugano (Switzerland)→1 placesMartigny→1 placesMünchenstein→1 placesNeuchâtel→1 placesRiehen→1 placesRiggisberg→1 placesSolothurn→1 placesWinterthur→2 placesZurich→2 placesZürich→
Directory
Art institutions to discover in Switzerland
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
Geneva · Switzerland
Ariana Museum
Ariana Museum is an art institution in Geneva, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Basel · Switzerland
Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection
Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection is an art institution in Basel, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Riehen · Switzerland
Beyeler Foundation
Beyeler Foundation is an art institution in Riehen, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Lausanne · Switzerland
Collection de l'art brut
Collection de l'art brut is an art institution in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Martigny · Switzerland
Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Fondation Pierre Gianadda is an art institution in Martigny, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Zürich · Switzerland
Hauser & Wirth Zürich
A modern and contemporary art gallery in Zürich presenting exhibitions, events and learning activities.
Zürich · Switzerland
Kunsthaus Zürich
A broad panorama of art history from Old Masters to Impressionism and modernism.
Solothurn · Switzerland
Kunstmuseum Solothurn
Kunstmuseum Solothurn is an art institution in Solothurn, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Geneva (Switzerland) · Switzerland
MAMCO
MAMCO is an art institution in Geneva (Switzerland), Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Winterthur · Switzerland
Museum collection Am Römerholz
Museum collection Am Römerholz is an art institution in Winterthur, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Geneva · Switzerland
Museum of Art and History Geneva
Museum of Art and History Geneva is an art institution in Geneva, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Lugano (Switzerland) · Switzerland
Museum of Cultures (MUSEC)
Museum of Cultures (MUSEC) is an art institution in Lugano (Switzerland), Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Zurich · Switzerland
Museum Rietberg
Museum Rietberg is an art institution in Zurich, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Basel · Switzerland
Museum Tinguely
Museum Tinguely is an art institution in Basel, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Neuchâtel · Switzerland
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is an art institution in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Geneva · Switzerland
Musée Rath
Musée Rath is an art institution in Geneva, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Zurich · Switzerland
Pavillon Le Corbusier
Pavillon Le Corbusier is an art institution in Zurich, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Lausanne (Switzerland) · Switzerland
Photo Elysée
Photo Elysée is an art institution in Lausanne (Switzerland), Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Münchenstein · Switzerland
Schaulager
Schaulager is an art institution in Münchenstein, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Basel · Switzerland
Swiss Architecture Museum
Swiss Architecture Museum is an art institution in Basel, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Bern · Switzerland
Zentrum Paul Klee
Zentrum Paul Klee is an art institution in Bern, Switzerland. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Plan your visit
Three checks before you go
- 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
- 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
- 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.